Española Ranger District
The Española Ranger District contains the western segment of the iconic Pecos Wilderness, the Caja Del Rio Plateau, and many more scenic areas. The Truchas Peaks border the Pecos/Las Vegas and Española ranger district boundaries and are a popular hiking destination. Every fall, people are drawn to Hyde Park Road to view the enchanting golden fall foliage of the quaking aspen. There are plenty of developed sites to stop and enjoy the view! Both the Santa Fe and Los Alamos areas have trails nearby maintained by the Forest Service, providing an escape from city life and the summer heat.
There are four geographic regions that make up the Espanola Ranger District within the Santa Fe National Forest. These are the Forest lands South of Abiquiu, the Forest lands around Los Alamos, the Forest Lands West of Santa Fe known as the Caja del Rio, and the Forest Land North of Santa Fe within the Sangre de Cristo Range. A general map of popular recreation sites and trails in each of these areas can be seen by selecting the map area of interest below:
General Information
The Española Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest offers a diverse landscape ranging from piñon-juniper foothills to high alpine meadows. Home to popular recreation areas like the Santa Fe Ski Basin and Pecos Wilderness, it provides year-round opportunities for hiking, camping, skiing, and wildlife viewing.
Recreation Sites
Aspen Basin Campground
Aspen Vista Picnic Site
Atalaya - Upper Trailhead
Atalaya- Lower Trailhead
Bear Wallow Trailhead
Big Tesuque Campground
Black Canyon Campground
Borrego Mesa Campground
Borrego Trailhead
Chamisa Trailhead